pub.dev▌
by devqxi
Integrate with pub.dev for streamlined package discovery, version control, and dependency analysis in Dart and Flutter p
Integrates with pub.dev to enable package discovery, version management, dependency analysis, and documentation retrieval for Dart and Flutter development workflows.
Both formats append explainx.ai attribution and the canonical URL for this MCP server listing.
best for
- / Dart and Flutter developers managing dependencies
- / Package maintenance and version updates
- / Evaluating packages before adding to projects
- / Documentation research and package analysis
capabilities
- / Search pub.dev packages with advanced filters
- / Get detailed package information and statistics
- / Check for package updates and compare versions
- / Analyze dependencies between package versions
- / Retrieve documentation and changelogs
- / Track version history and release dates
what it does
Connects to pub.dev to search, analyze, and manage Dart/Flutter packages directly from your AI assistant. Provides package information, version comparisons, dependency analysis, and documentation access.
about
pub.dev is a community-built MCP server published by devqxi that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate with pub.dev for streamlined package discovery, version control, and dependency analysis in Dart and Flutter p It is categorized under developer tools. This server exposes 6 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
how to install
You can install pub.dev in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport. This server supports remote connections over HTTP, so no local installation is required.
license
MIT
pub.dev is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
readme
Pub.dev MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for pub.dev, the official package repository for Dart and Flutter.
It allows AI assistants to search, analyze, and retrieve detailed information about Dart/Flutter packages.
✨ Features
- 🔍 Package Search – Advanced filtering & sorting
- 📦 Package Information – Metadata, dependencies, statistics
- 🔄 Version Management – Check updates, compare versions, track history
- 📚 Documentation Access – README, changelog, examples, API docs
- ⚡ Caching – Built-in 5-minute intelligent cache
- 🛠 Dependency Analysis – Compare dependencies between versions
📦 Installation
NPM (Recommended)
npm install -g @devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server
From Source
git clone https://github.com/devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server.git
cd pubdev-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm run start
⚙️ Configuration
Claude Desktop
-
Locate your configuration file:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json - macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Linux:
~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows:
-
Add:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pubdev": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
- Restart Claude Desktop.
Local Build Example:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pubdev": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/pubdev-mcp-server/dist/pubdev-mcp.js"]
}
}
}
Other MCP Clients:
npx @devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server
🛠 Available Tools
| Tool | Description | Key Parameters |
|---|---|---|
| get_package_info | Retrieve package metadata, stats, dependencies, publishers | packageName |
| search_packages | Search with filters and sorting | query, sort, page |
| check_package_updates | Check if updates are available | packageName, currentVersion |
| get_package_versions | Get version history | packageName, limit |
| get_documentation_changes | Get README, changelog, examples, API docs | packageName, version, docType |
| compare_package_versions | Compare dependencies & changes between versions | packageName, fromVersion, toVersion |
📖 Example Commands
-
Search Packages
"Search for state management packages sorted by popularity" -
Package Details
"Get information about the flutter_bloc package" -
Check Updates
"Check if provider has updates from version 6.0.0" -
Get Docs
"Get the changelog for dio version 4.0.0" -
Compare Versions
"Compare dependencies between http 2.0.0 and 3.0.0"
💻 Development
git clone https://github.com/devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server.git
cd pubdev-mcp-server
npm install
npm run build
npm run start
Test with MCP Inspector:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx @devqxi/pubdev-mcp-server
🌐 API Reference
https://pub.dev/api/packages/{package}https://pub.dev/api/searchhttps://pub.dev/api/packages/{package}/versionshttps://pub.dev/packages/{package}/{version}/{doc-type}
🛡 Error Handling
- Graceful handling of network & API failures
- Clear errors for invalid/non-existent packages
- Built-in delays for respectful rate limiting
- Detailed validation messages for malformed requests
🤝 Contributing
- Fork & branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Install deps (
npm install) - Build & test (
npm run build && npm test) - Commit & push (
git commit -m 'Add feature' && git push) - Open a Pull Request
📜 License
MIT – See LICENSE
📢 Support
🆕 Changelog
v1.0.0
- Initial release
- All major pub.dev API endpoints supported
- Caching & error handling implemented
- Full MCP protocol compliance
FAQ
- What is the pub.dev MCP server?
- pub.dev is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
- How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
- Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
- How are reviews shown for pub.dev?
- This profile displays 59 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.4 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.
Use Cases▌
Extended AI Capabilities
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example
Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Context Enhancement
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example
Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Workflow Automation
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example
Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
- ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
- ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
- ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration
Time Estimate
15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
- 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
- 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
- 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
- 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
- 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
- 7.Document successful patterns for reuse
Troubleshooting
- ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
- ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
- ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
- ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
- ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
- +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
- +Test in non-production environment first
- +Monitor resource usage and performance
- +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
- +Document configuration for team members
- +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration
✗ Don't
- −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
- −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
- −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
- −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
- −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
- ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
- ★Share successful configurations with team
- ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
- ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting
Technical Details▌
Architecture
Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
Protocols
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- JSON-RPC 2.0
- stdio or HTTP transport
Compatibility
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor IDE
- Custom MCP clients
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
Integration▌
- →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
- →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
- →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
- →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync
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Ratings
4.4★★★★★59 reviews- ★★★★★Diya Robinson· Dec 28, 2024
I recommend pub.dev for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Kwame Dixit· Dec 24, 2024
pub.dev is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Carlos Farah· Dec 24, 2024
Strong directory entry: pub.dev surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 20, 2024
I recommend pub.dev for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Hana Gupta· Dec 20, 2024
pub.dev has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Kwame Chawla· Dec 16, 2024
We evaluated pub.dev against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
- ★★★★★Luis Srinivasan· Dec 12, 2024
pub.dev reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Meera Li· Nov 27, 2024
pub.dev reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Luis Mehta· Nov 15, 2024
We wired pub.dev into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Charlotte Smith· Nov 15, 2024
pub.dev has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
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